Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields will count for $48 million in 2026 Jets cap space
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Key Points:
- The New York Jets will carry $48 million in dead money in 2026 related to former quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields, reflecting contracts and trades involving these players.
- Rodgers' $2026 cap charge results from his 2025 release with a post-June 1 designation, while Fields' dead money stems from his two-year contract, trade to the Chiefs, and partial salary payment by the Jets.
- Overall, the Jets have $104 million in dead money in 2024, ranking third highest in the NFL, with over a third of the 2026 salary cap allocated to players no longer on the roster.
- Despite these financial challenges, the Jets benefit from quarterback Geno Smith's affordable $3.3 million cap hit this season and are projected to have more than $150 million in cap space in 2027.
